Book Review: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Blogcritics.org)
Posted on 30 August 2007 by admin
Sherman Alexie’s first book for young adults tackles alcoholism, poverty in a heartbreakingly funny and well-written story. Sherman Alexies first novel for young adults is the heart-wrenching/heart-warming story of Arnold, a 14-year-old budding writer/cartoonist living on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Life isnt so great for Arnold or Junior Spirit. His dad drinks way too much as do many of …
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Book Review: Brian Jones: Straight From the Heart by Gloria Shepherd (Blogcritics.org)
Brian Jones: Straight From The Heart is amateur writing and research at best. I am not really a Rolling Stones fan. I like their music, but I don’t feel the need to find out more about the band, or go see them live. I could not name one of their songs that wasn’t a single. So then why was I drawn to this book? It’s about sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll. Tragedy, murder, abuse, mystery, a …
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